Spiffy’s Car Wash FAQ’s: What is the best engine oil for my vehicle?

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Spiffy’s Car Wash FAQ’s: What is the best engine oil for my vehicle?

The short answer is: there is no simple way to paint with broad strokes and provide a generalized answer without knowing some basic information.

If you want to properly maintain your vehicle, you should definitely learn what kind of oil your car takes. Whether you’re asked while at Spiffy’s getting your oil changed, or at an automotive parts store purchasing oil to top off an engine yourself..it will be very helpful to know what’s recommended specifically for your vehicle.

Your car’s owner’s manual should provide all the information necessary to put the right viscosity oil — 10W-30, 5W-30, etc. — into your vehicle. Most will even have a temperature chart explaining which viscosity is most suitable for various weather conditions. It’s also common to see the recommended oil printed on the oil cap under the hood.

It’s also important to use oil that meets the automaker’s standards, which commonly includes oil with an American Petroleum Institute certification. API-certified oil will have the organization’s “starburst” logo printed on the oil container, signifying the oil meets the most up-to-date oil-performance standards.
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